ZIP 44614 (Canal Fulton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44614: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Stark County compares with Ohio
Stark County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stark County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Stark County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Stark County at a glance: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (93 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,392 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stark County. They injured 735 people and killed 37.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
6.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 44614 is SR-21, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-172 (3), SR-93 (2) and 1st St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 93 of the truck crashes here, or 6.7%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44614 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-21 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Stark County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.8% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Stark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-172 | 3 |
| SR-93 | 2 |
| 1st St | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| SR-619 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stark County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 77 | 231 |
| US-30 | 134 |
| US-62 | 106 |
| SR-43 | 54 |
| SR-21 | 48 |
| SR-172 | 34 |
| SR-93 | 30 |
| SR-44 | 21 |
ZIP 44614 at a glance
| Population | 13,190 |
| Density | 223 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,671 |
| Median home value | $208,775 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stark County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | — | 5.3 |
| 2000s | 108 | +2004% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 133 | +23% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 97 | -27% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 97. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44614
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44614?
Stark County has had 1,392 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 735 people and killing 37.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44614?
NHTSA data shows SR-21 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44614 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44614?
January has the most truck crashes in Stark County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44614?
Since 2015, Stark County has reported 93 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44614 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Stark County has 31.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44614?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.